The Minnesota Timberwolves (47-22) will take the court as 7.5-point favorites against the Cleveland Cavaliers (43-26) on March 22, 2024 at Target Center in a matchup featuring two of the league’s best defensive squads. The Timberwolves are first in points allowed per game (106.7) and the Cavaliers are fifth (109.4). A 207.5-point over/under is set for this matchup.
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Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | -7.5 | 207.5 |
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Injury Report as of March 22
Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Knee), Jaylen Clark: Out (Achilles), Rudy Gobert: Questionable (Rib), Naz Reid: Questionable (Head), Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Dislocated Finger)
Cavaliers: Ricky Rubio: Out (Personal), Ty Jerome: Out (Ankle), Max Strus: Out (Knee), Evan Mobley: Out (Ankle), Donovan Mitchell: Out (Nose), Dean Wade: Out (Knee)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Cavaliers (+7.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (207.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers Stat Rankings
| Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) | Cavaliers Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 113.3 (19th) | Points Scored | 113.4 (18th) |
| 106.7 (1st) | Points Allowed | 109.4 (5th) |
| 44.0 (11th) | Rebounds | 44.2 (9th) |
| 9.5 (25th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.1 (20th) |
| 12.5 (16th) | 3pt Made | 13.7 (6th) |
| 26.4 (16th) | Assists | 27.8 (9th) |
| 13.4 (21st) | Turnovers | 12.6 (15th) |
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Timberwolves Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 66 | 26.7 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.5 |
| Rudy Gobert | 63 | 13.7 | 12.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0 |
| Naz Reid | 68 | 12.9 | 5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2 |
| Mike Conley | 64 | 10.8 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 59 | 10.5 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
Cavaliers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | 45 | 18.7 | 2.5 | 6.4 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Jarrett Allen | 64 | 16.3 | 10.8 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0 |
| Caris LeVert | 57 | 14 | 4 | 5.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Isaac Okoro | 60 | 9.7 | 3.1 | 2 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Georges Niang | 69 | 9.3 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
Betting Trends
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread 35 times in 69 games.
- As 7.5-point favorites or more, Minnesota is 13-13 against the spread.
- There have been 34 Timberwolves games (out of 69) that hit the over this season.
- A total of 57 times so far this season, Minnesota and its opponent have combined for more than 207.5 points.
- The over/under in this matchup is 207.5 points, 12.5 fewer than the average total in this season’s Timberwolves contests.
- The Cavaliers’ record against the spread is 34-33-2.
- Cleveland has an ATS record of 3-1 as a 7.5-point underdog or greater.
- There have been 31 Cavaliers games (out of 69) that hit the over this year.
- Cleveland’s games have gone over 207.5 points on 58 occasions this year.
- The average total points scored in Cavaliers games this year (207.5) is 15.3 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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